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FrieslandCampina H1 Operating Profit Declines As Basic Dairy Prices Fall
['Lisa Edelbrock']
ESM Magazine
Dutch dairy firm FrieslandCampina has recorded a decline in operating profit to €269 million in the first half of 2026, compared with €363 million last year, amid falling prices for dairy products.
Operating cash flow reached €292 million in the first half of 2026, compared with €43 million in the first half of 2025.
FrieslandCampina saw strong growth in the protein segment and high value-added products, partly offsetting the negative impacts of lower basic dairy prices.
Divisional PerformanceFrieslandCampina also reported volume growth in its Professional and Retail & Americas business group, although results declined due to price pressure.
ADVERTISEMENTOutlookFor the second half of 2026, FrieslandCampina expects continued volume growth and improved results, driven primarily by the protein segment.